Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley hopes he can stake a claim for a place at Euro 2012 in England's friendly over Holland.
It is anticipated interim manager Stuart Pearce will hand a number of inexperienced players their chance when he unveils his squad on Thursday morning.
That speculation was given credence by confirmation Joleon Lescott will not be involved, even though fellow central defenders John Terry and Phil Jagielka have been ruled out through injury and Cleverley, still to make his debut despite two call-ups to senior ranks earlier in the season, is among those hoping to take advantage.
"I don't really listen to what people are saying," he told Sky Sports. "I just go out and play my football.
"If I can find some good form from now until the end of the season, I would be more than happy to be involved in the European Championships.
"I am not sure whether it is a good time though.
"I know Stuart Pearce quite well from my time with the Under-21s. He is a good manager. Hopefully I will be involved."